Pakistan reinstates early closing hours for shops and restaurants to cut fuel use, reviving nationwide energy-saving measures after Eid Al Adha exemptions.

All shops, markets and shopping malls will close at 8pm; The new timings will come into effect from today.

Islamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Restaurants and food outlets can stay open…